The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingDefenseManufacturing
The Aerospace Corporation is an independent nonprofit organization that operates a federally funded research and development center dedicated to the space enterprise. Its teams provide objective technical analysis, engineering support, and strategic assessments for government, civil, and commercial customers. Work at The Aerospace Corporation spans space cybersecurity, satellite-system resilience, space safety, environmental satellite programs supported by agencies such as NOAA and NASA, orbital debris mitigation, and technologies that advance national space capabilities. The organization brings together expertise across aerospace, defense, consulting, and related technical fields, supporting employees working on complex challenges shaping the future of space.

Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer - Houston, TX Onsite

Lead spacecraft mechanisms architecture, integration, and testing for NASA human spaceflight programs at The Aerospace Corporation. Support Johnson Space Center missions and flight hardware development.

Description

  • Direct the systems engineering and integration lifecycle across hardware development, analysis, operations, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight evaluations, and flight acceptance testing.
  • Conduct architectural and technical studies for NASA customers with an emphasis on mobility mechanisms.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for formulation and testing teams.
  • Coordinate project work, meetings, and technical, cost, schedule, and risk activities.
  • Help evaluate engineering design concepts and system architectures.
  • Execute systems engineering, integration, and testing activities.
  • Contribute to system-level trade studies, concept of operations development, and requirements definition and verification.
  • Travel to customer locations, technical conferences, and meetings as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
  • At least 10 years of experience with human-rated spacecraft mechanisms and structures, including operations and hardware development.
  • Practical experience designing spacecraft flight hardware systems, including coordination of system and hardware interface requirements.
  • Experience leading systems engineering and integration for complex spacecraft, especially mission-critical space applications.
  • Experience collaborating with international partners on system integration and coordination.
  • Availability for approximately two domestic and international trips per year.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay program recognizing exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • Inclusive work environment centered on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
  • Travel opportunities supporting customer sites, technical conferences, and meetings.

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